All work and no play makes farmers a dull lot. That's why we were psyched to discover the crop of new playground items that have just arrived in the FarmVille Market.
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Now our mini farmers can take a rest from all of that back-breaking work and gaze upon the following playground items:
Lookout Tower
Merry-go-round
Seesaw
Swing set
Slide
Monkey bars
Tetherball
The big winner out of all of these is the Merry-Go-Round, an animated item with a chicken that looks on from the side. Gotta love when regular items get a FarmVille twist.
If you have pictures of your FarmVille playground, please send them to editors@games.com, and we'll post them here.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
FarmVille Tuscany items multiply with Allegra's Abby and Dante's Ristorante
Gotta give FarmVille credit-- when it latches on to a good theme, it really goes for broke. Of course, thats ultimately to our benefit, and we're happy to see that more Tuscan-themed items have made their way to the in-game Market, including a handsome Tuscan church called Allegra's Abby and a Tuscan Restaurant, aka Dante's Ristorante, complete with outdoor seating. We could really stand to be kicking back on that restaurant patio about now. There are also three new decorations that will give your farm that extra authentic Tuscan-y look.
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Here is the complete list of new items:
Tuscany Lamppost
Tuscany Planter
Tuscany Rocky Red Flower Knoll
Allegra's Abby
Dante's Ristorante
Which Tuscan-themed items have you bought so far?
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Here is the complete list of new items:
Tuscany Lamppost
Tuscany Planter
Tuscany Rocky Red Flower Knoll
Allegra's Abby
Dante's Ristorante
Which Tuscan-themed items have you bought so far?
Thursday, February 9, 2012
FarmVille Update includes One-Click Harvesting for Animal Buildings
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Tonight's FarmVille update featured lots of new limited edition New England themed items, new Mystery Game prizes and some other minor and less noticeable updates including the following:
Animal Buildings such as the Chicken Coop,Dairy Farm, Horse Stable and Nursery Barn now have one-click harvesting, just like other animals!
Goji Berry seeds are still available in the FarmVille Market, but have simply moved to another place. Usually the first item you see is Goji Berry seeds, now they can be found with other fruits.
The Email promotion of "Daily Fuel Boost" is now a regular feature.
More farmers should have access to the new Crafting Building feature.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Tonight's FarmVille update featured lots of new limited edition New England themed items, new Mystery Game prizes and some other minor and less noticeable updates including the following:
Animal Buildings such as the Chicken Coop,Dairy Farm, Horse Stable and Nursery Barn now have one-click harvesting, just like other animals!
Goji Berry seeds are still available in the FarmVille Market, but have simply moved to another place. Usually the first item you see is Goji Berry seeds, now they can be found with other fruits.
The Email promotion of "Daily Fuel Boost" is now a regular feature.
More farmers should have access to the new Crafting Building feature.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
YoVille Magic Genie Lamp & Other Moroccan collectibles arrive
Three new Collectibles have arrived in the YoVille furniture store. The Moroccan Genie in a Lamp is on sale for for 21 YoCash, the Moroccan Water Trampoline is available for 26 YoCash and the Moroccan Lion Statue is available for 11,900 coins.
Enjoy the pictures after the jump.
These items are on sale for 13 days only. Get yourselves down to the furniture store to check out these lovely new collectibles!
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yoville collectibles
yoville moroccan trampoline
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Enjoy the pictures after the jump.
These items are on sale for 13 days only. Get yourselves down to the furniture store to check out these lovely new collectibles!
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yoville moroccan trampoline
This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
YoVille New Moroccan Kitchen Items
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The Moroccan items we told you about are out! Head over to the YoVille Furniture Store and grab the latest ovens, sinks, cabinets and more. All items are part of the Moroccan theme.
Zynga has already released the living, bedroom and bathroom sets.
Read more for a full list of items and prices.
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This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
The Moroccan items we told you about are out! Head over to the YoVille Furniture Store and grab the latest ovens, sinks, cabinets and more. All items are part of the Moroccan theme.
Zynga has already released the living, bedroom and bathroom sets.
Read more for a full list of items and prices.
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This article originally appeared on YoVille Lounge.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Mafia Wars promises 'a better user experience'
Mafia Wars players have been extremely vocal about the game's bugs and general sluggishness. So it seems very brave for Zynga reps to say that a better user experience is on its way in the most recent post on the official Mafia Wars blog:
"Our team has fixed a whole lot of bugs over the past 2 days. Some of these issues include fixing cross-promotional items that players weren't receiving, replacing wonky error messages and stopping players from awarding themselves extra skill points when they complete jobs."
OK, so we're glad that some bugs have been fixed. Some is better than none. Perhaps more telling are the seemingly endless comments after the post, brimming with suggestions on other things that need to be fixed or changed in the game, including "overloaded' servers, complaints about players using 'snag' cheat apps, no more challenge missions and allow clans/all players to share loot... to name a few.
The post ends by saying "Our work is far from over." Seems like a lot of fed-up virtual mobsters will agree with that.
Have you had trouble with bugs and sluggishness in Mafia Wars? What else (if anything) needs to be fixed?
"Our team has fixed a whole lot of bugs over the past 2 days. Some of these issues include fixing cross-promotional items that players weren't receiving, replacing wonky error messages and stopping players from awarding themselves extra skill points when they complete jobs."
OK, so we're glad that some bugs have been fixed. Some is better than none. Perhaps more telling are the seemingly endless comments after the post, brimming with suggestions on other things that need to be fixed or changed in the game, including "overloaded' servers, complaints about players using 'snag' cheat apps, no more challenge missions and allow clans/all players to share loot... to name a few.
The post ends by saying "Our work is far from over." Seems like a lot of fed-up virtual mobsters will agree with that.
Have you had trouble with bugs and sluggishness in Mafia Wars? What else (if anything) needs to be fixed?
FarmVille Limited Edition Wild West Animal: Cottontail Rabbit
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Are you ready for a new Rabbit? FarmVille released a Limited Edition Wild West themed Cottontail Rabbit tonight.
The Cottontail Rabbit can be purchased for 12 farm cash in the FarmVille Market during the next 9 days only.
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FarmVille LE Wild West Animal (Released August 31, 2010):
Cottontail Rabbit – 12 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase the new Cottontail Rabbit for your animal collection?
Are you ready for a new Rabbit? FarmVille released a Limited Edition Wild West themed Cottontail Rabbit tonight.
The Cottontail Rabbit can be purchased for 12 farm cash in the FarmVille Market during the next 9 days only.
farmville cottontail rabbit
FarmVille LE Wild West Animal (Released August 31, 2010):
Cottontail Rabbit – 12 FV$
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Will you purchase the new Cottontail Rabbit for your animal collection?
FarmVille Unreleased Pinto Bean, Pinto Bean Market Stall, Pinto Bean Mastery Sign, & Pinto Bean Bushel
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Thank you to Teresa for finding these unreleased FarmVille Pinto Bean, Pinto Bean Market Stall, Pinto Bean Mastery Sign, & Pinto Bean Bushel items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Thank you to Teresa for finding these unreleased FarmVille Pinto Bean, Pinto Bean Market Stall, Pinto Bean Mastery Sign, & Pinto Bean Bushel items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille Unreleased Back to School Duck, Dutch Barn, Rectangular Haybale, & Pig Slop
Thank you to Teresa for finding these unreleased FarmVille Back to School Duck, Dutch Barn, Rectangular Haybale, Slop!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
FarmVille Unreleased Blacksmith, Sherriff's Office, Water Well, Wanted Sign, Sage, Wild Turkey v2, Gold Rush Stream
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Lots of new unreleased FarmVille Wild West items! There is a Blacksmith, Sherriff's Office for the buildings and decorations that include a Water Well, an awesome Wanted Sign, Gold Rush Stream, and Sage plant. Finally a handsome Wild West Wild Turkey rounds out the list. These items would look great with the Wild West theme and we can't wait to see if and when they come out!
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Note, unreleased items have no official release date or guarantee that they will make it to the FarmVille Market and are subject to change without notice.
Thank you to Teresa for finding these unreleased FarmVille Blacksmith, Sherriff's Office, Wild West Water Well, Wild West Wanted Sign, Wild West, Sage, Wild Turkey v2, Gold Rush Stream items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Lots of new unreleased FarmVille Wild West items! There is a Blacksmith, Sherriff's Office for the buildings and decorations that include a Water Well, an awesome Wanted Sign, Gold Rush Stream, and Sage plant. Finally a handsome Wild West Wild Turkey rounds out the list. These items would look great with the Wild West theme and we can't wait to see if and when they come out!
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Note, unreleased items have no official release date or guarantee that they will make it to the FarmVille Market and are subject to change without notice.
Thank you to Teresa for finding these unreleased FarmVille Blacksmith, Sherriff's Office, Wild West Water Well, Wild West Wanted Sign, Wild West, Sage, Wild Turkey v2, Gold Rush Stream items!
This article originally appeared on FarmVille Freak.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
FarmVille Sneak Peek: Let's Drink to German Hospitality
Between this new unreleased FarmVille German Beer Garden (see the 3rd item from the left in above pic), last week's lederhosen and dirndl dressed gnomes, and the Oktoberfest Tent from the week before that, there might finally be enough items to pull off a beer fest on the farm. Aside from that, you've got the German Hotel and the German Castle Wall Fence, which is a classier way of corralling your revelers than with cheap wooden fences. And while we're at it, nothing completes a party like a Backyard Pool, but this one comes off more like a garden pond than one for cannon-balling. Grab a dose of serenity by checking out the animation of the pool below:
[via FarmVille Freak and FarmVille Latest]
[via FarmVille Freak and FarmVille Latest]
Happy Aquarium One Year Anniversary Event extended by five hours, more time to win an exclusive fish
Happy Aquarium One Year Anniversary
CrowdStar will soon be rewarding its Happy Aquarium fans for their enjoyment of the game for a whole year with the Happy Aquarium One Year Anniversary Event. Extended by five hours, log in between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST to get your own exclusive, vibrant One Year Anniversary Fish. The event already has over 843,000 confirmed attendees, so you definitely won't be alone.
It's a bummer that CrowdStar isn't doing more to celebrate this milestone, but if it maintains its Number 2 position under Zynga long enough, maybe next year's event will be even better. This event, unlike Zynga's week-long festivities in Cafe World, will only be around for six hours. So, be sure to log in tomorrow for your exclusive fish and to celebrate playing Happy Aquarium for a whole 365 days.
CrowdStar will soon be rewarding its Happy Aquarium fans for their enjoyment of the game for a whole year with the Happy Aquarium One Year Anniversary Event. Extended by five hours, log in between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST to get your own exclusive, vibrant One Year Anniversary Fish. The event already has over 843,000 confirmed attendees, so you definitely won't be alone.
It's a bummer that CrowdStar isn't doing more to celebrate this milestone, but if it maintains its Number 2 position under Zynga long enough, maybe next year's event will be even better. This event, unlike Zynga's week-long festivities in Cafe World, will only be around for six hours. So, be sure to log in tomorrow for your exclusive fish and to celebrate playing Happy Aquarium for a whole 365 days.
Mafia Wars Dublin Challenge Missions Chapter Two: Ireland Hopping with stout in hand
Zynga has finally unlocked Chapter Two of the Dublin Challenge Missions in Mafia Wars. Named "Ireland Hopping," players will escape Ireland with the money from the bank robbery, launder the cash in an "offshore account" and funnel the dough back into the Irish mob. Sounds like my kind of weekend.
These missions will require a lot more stout than before, so you'll have to ask your friends for even more pints. Also, be sure to collect your stout from above the Dublin jobs pane every 24 hours. For mastering each job Chapter 2, you'll receive an Irish mob weapon called Black Irish with 84 Attack and 59 Defense.
Join us behind the cut for a detailed look at the four new jobs in the Dublin Challenge Mission.
Dublin Challenge Mission Chapter 2 jobs
Here is a look at the jobs you'll have to take on to successfully go Ireland Hopping:
Get the Money to a Waiting Jet: Costs 2 Stout and 22 Energy; Rewards 38 XP per attempt
Fly to a Caribbean Island: Costs 2 Stout and 33 Energy; Rewards 60 XP per attempt
Launder the Money to an "Offshore Account": Costs 3 Stout and 49 Energy; Rewards 93 XP per attempt
Pipe the Funds back to Ireland: Costs 4 Stout and 55 Energy, Rewards 104 XP per attempt
Be mindful of the Job Heat Meter, as once that fills after doing too many jobs the amount of Energy and Stout used during these jobs will increase, forcing an eight-hour wait before costs become normal again. Mastering this chapter also unlocks access to the final chapter once it releases in about four days. Happy Ireland Hopping.
These missions will require a lot more stout than before, so you'll have to ask your friends for even more pints. Also, be sure to collect your stout from above the Dublin jobs pane every 24 hours. For mastering each job Chapter 2, you'll receive an Irish mob weapon called Black Irish with 84 Attack and 59 Defense.
Join us behind the cut for a detailed look at the four new jobs in the Dublin Challenge Mission.
Dublin Challenge Mission Chapter 2 jobs
Here is a look at the jobs you'll have to take on to successfully go Ireland Hopping:
Get the Money to a Waiting Jet: Costs 2 Stout and 22 Energy; Rewards 38 XP per attempt
Fly to a Caribbean Island: Costs 2 Stout and 33 Energy; Rewards 60 XP per attempt
Launder the Money to an "Offshore Account": Costs 3 Stout and 49 Energy; Rewards 93 XP per attempt
Pipe the Funds back to Ireland: Costs 4 Stout and 55 Energy, Rewards 104 XP per attempt
Be mindful of the Job Heat Meter, as once that fills after doing too many jobs the amount of Energy and Stout used during these jobs will increase, forcing an eight-hour wait before costs become normal again. Mastering this chapter also unlocks access to the final chapter once it releases in about four days. Happy Ireland Hopping.
FarmVille Sneak Peek: Haiti 'The School of Choice' Hot Air Balloon
Our last look at FarmVille's School of Choice campaign showed that they had hit their 400 million mark, and were now aiming for 1 billion in virtual exchanged gifts. Right now, the counter has passed the 750 million mark with a $72k increase in player donations from Sweet Beets.
Given the momentum of this charity drive, it seems inevitable that Zynga will end up donating their promised total of $200k.
Today, a leaked image of a Haiti Hot Air Balloon imprinted with the "L' Ecole de Choix" banner and sporting the colors of the Haitian flag, made its way around the fan sites. FarmVille will probably cap off the event with a commemorative item and we can only bet that this balloon is it. But as always, the only guarantee when it comes to leaked items is a little insight into what the game creators are pondering.
Given the momentum of this charity drive, it seems inevitable that Zynga will end up donating their promised total of $200k.
Today, a leaked image of a Haiti Hot Air Balloon imprinted with the "L' Ecole de Choix" banner and sporting the colors of the Haitian flag, made its way around the fan sites. FarmVille will probably cap off the event with a commemorative item and we can only bet that this balloon is it. But as always, the only guarantee when it comes to leaked items is a little insight into what the game creators are pondering.
Zynga expands to new global headquarters in San Francisco: More jobs incoming?
Townsend Center
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today that social gaming colossus Zynga has signed a 7-year lease on a new location for their imperial stronghold global headquarters. Located at 8th and Townsend Streets in the city by the bay, 270,000 of the 650,000 square foot Townsend Center, a TMG Partners building, will belong to Zynga.
The move in from 365 Vermont Street begins in Spring 2011 to the sprawling Townsend Center, complete with wellness center and company cafe, which hopefully will fit however many of the company's 1,200 employees who will be stationed there. Over the past two years, the creator of FarmVille has grown from 398 employees in September 2009 to its current number in September 2010 with offices worldwide in Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Baltimore, Bangalore, Beijing, Tokyo and recently Frankfurt.
"As a 15-year San Francisco resident, I value the city's unique ability to attract the combination of top creative and tech talent that enables innovation," said Zynga CEO Mark Pincus (wait a tick). "Our new headquarters will capture our culture of collaboration, creativity and fun. I want to thank the Mayor for being an outstanding partner in making our new headquarters become a reality."
While Zynga is obviously excited about the move for financial and creative reasons (and more office space!), Mayor Newsom is just thankful for the company's potential "to flourish, keep and grow jobs in San Francisco." With two office buys in the past week with one having room for some 2,000 employees, according to Venture Beat, somebody might be hiring again.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today that social gaming colossus Zynga has signed a 7-year lease on a new location for their imperial stronghold global headquarters. Located at 8th and Townsend Streets in the city by the bay, 270,000 of the 650,000 square foot Townsend Center, a TMG Partners building, will belong to Zynga.
The move in from 365 Vermont Street begins in Spring 2011 to the sprawling Townsend Center, complete with wellness center and company cafe, which hopefully will fit however many of the company's 1,200 employees who will be stationed there. Over the past two years, the creator of FarmVille has grown from 398 employees in September 2009 to its current number in September 2010 with offices worldwide in Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Baltimore, Bangalore, Beijing, Tokyo and recently Frankfurt.
"As a 15-year San Francisco resident, I value the city's unique ability to attract the combination of top creative and tech talent that enables innovation," said Zynga CEO Mark Pincus (wait a tick). "Our new headquarters will capture our culture of collaboration, creativity and fun. I want to thank the Mayor for being an outstanding partner in making our new headquarters become a reality."
While Zynga is obviously excited about the move for financial and creative reasons (and more office space!), Mayor Newsom is just thankful for the company's potential "to flourish, keep and grow jobs in San Francisco." With two office buys in the past week with one having room for some 2,000 employees, according to Venture Beat, somebody might be hiring again.
FishVille Glowing Phosphorus Jungle: Electro Fern and Magic Lily illuminate your tank
Pressing on with the Glowing Phosphorus Jungle theme, Zynga has added three new decorations to FishVille to help light up your tank. The Electro Fern asks for 10 Sand Dollars ($2 USD) and rewards 3,000 XP, while the Magic Lily is locked for purchase until Level 80. Considering it's an animated item, we're going to go out on a limb and say that it'll cost you a good amount of Sand Dollars.
The update on FishVille's Facebook page brags about a Teal Lamp (pictured center) item as well, but it is nowhere to be found in the game's store. Unless Zynga is referring to the Hanging Lamp, which costs 150,000 coins and rewards 1,500 XP, this Teal Lamp does not exist. While these items don't have a limited time in FishVille, the Glowing Phosphorus Jungle theme can't stick around forever, so get these items to brighten your tank before a new theme rushes in.
The update on FishVille's Facebook page brags about a Teal Lamp (pictured center) item as well, but it is nowhere to be found in the game's store. Unless Zynga is referring to the Hanging Lamp, which costs 150,000 coins and rewards 1,500 XP, this Teal Lamp does not exist. While these items don't have a limited time in FishVille, the Glowing Phosphorus Jungle theme can't stick around forever, so get these items to brighten your tank before a new theme rushes in.
Facebook Account Banning: How Zynga handles it
A tipster to the Mafia Wars Maniac had a revealing Skype discussion with a Zynga representative involving gaming accounts being banned from Facebook and what Zynga can help with during the appeal process. First things first, what accounts get banned?
Mostly, accounts made purely for gaming, i.e. those that include no personal photos or information but are extremely active within apps on the platform are suspect for inspection by Facebook, according to Mafia Wars Maniac. If you fit this criteria, then it's very likely that you could get banned from Facebook. Here's what to do if this ever happens to you on a real account (accounts proven to be fake will not be reactivated by Facebook):
Submit a CS ticket... "I've been banned from facebook!" or something to that extent. You will get a response with a specific escalation URL for Facebook
Use that URL to appeal your ban to facebook...
If your ban is lifted... Halelua!
If not...
Copy the response you get from facebook and reply back to the CS ticket with the response. We will then be able to take that information and escalate it from our end. So... here is why we need to do it this way...
Apparently Zynga can track this exchange, appeal on your behalf to Facebook and hopefully restore your account. The issue with this is that many players (like myself) have made separate accounts on the platform just for gaming out respect for our friends' news feeds. However, with that issue alleviated recently, it might be a good idea to get back on your normal account for gaming. That is, if all of your gaming information wasn't linked to that account.
So, what can you do to avoid being banned? Just spruce up your account with some more personal information. Just your name, hometown and a photo isn't much to sacrifice for being able to play your favorite game. Is it?
When asked whether improvements will be made to Mafia Wars that would remove the need for a Facebook account, the representative cryptically replied, "Fortunately we have teams of people who are able to work on multiple projects at one time. So while it may seem that we keep launching missions or new cities... that doesn't mean we don't have another team working on other issues/improvements."
We can only hope that some changes to the Mafia Wars infrastructure are under way for those who wish to remain anonymous mobsters. If such a fortunate change does happen, you know where to find it.
Mostly, accounts made purely for gaming, i.e. those that include no personal photos or information but are extremely active within apps on the platform are suspect for inspection by Facebook, according to Mafia Wars Maniac. If you fit this criteria, then it's very likely that you could get banned from Facebook. Here's what to do if this ever happens to you on a real account (accounts proven to be fake will not be reactivated by Facebook):
Submit a CS ticket... "I've been banned from facebook!" or something to that extent. You will get a response with a specific escalation URL for Facebook
Use that URL to appeal your ban to facebook...
If your ban is lifted... Halelua!
If not...
Copy the response you get from facebook and reply back to the CS ticket with the response. We will then be able to take that information and escalate it from our end. So... here is why we need to do it this way...
Apparently Zynga can track this exchange, appeal on your behalf to Facebook and hopefully restore your account. The issue with this is that many players (like myself) have made separate accounts on the platform just for gaming out respect for our friends' news feeds. However, with that issue alleviated recently, it might be a good idea to get back on your normal account for gaming. That is, if all of your gaming information wasn't linked to that account.
So, what can you do to avoid being banned? Just spruce up your account with some more personal information. Just your name, hometown and a photo isn't much to sacrifice for being able to play your favorite game. Is it?
When asked whether improvements will be made to Mafia Wars that would remove the need for a Facebook account, the representative cryptically replied, "Fortunately we have teams of people who are able to work on multiple projects at one time. So while it may seem that we keep launching missions or new cities... that doesn't mean we don't have another team working on other issues/improvements."
We can only hope that some changes to the Mafia Wars infrastructure are under way for those who wish to remain anonymous mobsters. If such a fortunate change does happen, you know where to find it.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
FarmVille's Agricultural Alchemy theme debuts in the marketplace
Less than 24 hours after being shown a teaser video for the newest theme in FarmVille, that being Agricultural Alchemy, we have already been given the first round release of items in this new theme in the game's store.
This (presumably first of many) release sees the addition of the full trio of expected items: Animals, Buildings and Decorations. In this case, the newest animal in the game is the Griffin, which is available to purchase for 40 Farm Cash. This mythical creature can be harvested from every 2 days, and remember, as a Farm Cash item, you can send one to a friend as a gift if you feel so inclined.
Meanwhile, the theme's new building is the Wizard's Lab, also a Farm Cash item, available for 36 Farm Cash. Finally, there are two new decorative items to go along with this theme, and they are the Sorcerer Pig (a cute pig flying on a floating broom), and the Magic Books shelf. Unfortunately, both of these items are premium as well, with the Sorcerer Pig setting you back 18 Farm Cash to the Magic Books' 10 Farm Cash price tag.
With the upcoming release of the newest Harry Potter film, it only makes sense that Zynga would attempt to cross-promote (even unofficially) to make the most of the film's success with fans who are apparently willing to spend real money on items that remind them of the franchise.
This (presumably first of many) release sees the addition of the full trio of expected items: Animals, Buildings and Decorations. In this case, the newest animal in the game is the Griffin, which is available to purchase for 40 Farm Cash. This mythical creature can be harvested from every 2 days, and remember, as a Farm Cash item, you can send one to a friend as a gift if you feel so inclined.
Meanwhile, the theme's new building is the Wizard's Lab, also a Farm Cash item, available for 36 Farm Cash. Finally, there are two new decorative items to go along with this theme, and they are the Sorcerer Pig (a cute pig flying on a floating broom), and the Magic Books shelf. Unfortunately, both of these items are premium as well, with the Sorcerer Pig setting you back 18 Farm Cash to the Magic Books' 10 Farm Cash price tag.
With the upcoming release of the newest Harry Potter film, it only makes sense that Zynga would attempt to cross-promote (even unofficially) to make the most of the film's success with fans who are apparently willing to spend real money on items that remind them of the franchise.
FarmVille: New Pilgrim, Turkey, and Wizard costumes
FarmVille Pilgrim and FarmVIlle Turkey
Tonight's massive FarmVille update brought four new adorable costumes, three for Thanksgiving and one for the new Agricultural Alchemy theme. Available for 10 Farm Cash each, these costumes are absolutely cute and are decently priced for the full makeover that they give your avatar.
For Thanksgiving, there are two Pilgrim costumes, a Pilgrim Girl and a Pilgrim Boy. Even if you are a female avatar, you can still wear the other gender's clothing option, so you're not stuck to buying the gender that your avatar happens to be. There is also a new Turkey costume, which has big cute eyes.
For the new Agricultural Alchemy theme, there is a new Wizard costume that will give you the perfect outfit to celebrate the new Harry Potter movie this weekend.
Which costume do you like best? Will you be celebrating Thanksgiving in FarmVille, or is Harry Potter more your style?
Find more stories on our 2010 Thanksgiving Guide for FarmVille, Mafia Wars & more.
Check out the rest of our Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows coverage.
Tonight's massive FarmVille update brought four new adorable costumes, three for Thanksgiving and one for the new Agricultural Alchemy theme. Available for 10 Farm Cash each, these costumes are absolutely cute and are decently priced for the full makeover that they give your avatar.
For Thanksgiving, there are two Pilgrim costumes, a Pilgrim Girl and a Pilgrim Boy. Even if you are a female avatar, you can still wear the other gender's clothing option, so you're not stuck to buying the gender that your avatar happens to be. There is also a new Turkey costume, which has big cute eyes.
For the new Agricultural Alchemy theme, there is a new Wizard costume that will give you the perfect outfit to celebrate the new Harry Potter movie this weekend.
Which costume do you like best? Will you be celebrating Thanksgiving in FarmVille, or is Harry Potter more your style?
Find more stories on our 2010 Thanksgiving Guide for FarmVille, Mafia Wars & more.
Check out the rest of our Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows coverage.
New FarmVille Animals: Harvest Horse & Silver Turkey
It's that time folks - Zynga has officially kicked off the Thanksgiving celebration in FarmVille, and they've started with this set of two two, limited edition animals.
The first is a Harvest Horse, available to purchase for 26 Farm Cash. It is decorated with a lovely wreath of sorts, and is one of the prettiest horses we've seen released in the game to date. It can be harvested from every 3 days.
The Silver Turkey costs a bit less, at 18 Farm Cash, and takes one less day to harvest, allowing you to collect from it at a rate of every two days. While this is a lovely new turkey, that would look great in its own special reserved spot on your farm, we're sure the other Turkeys in your Turkey Roost would love the company of this new fella as well.
As of this writing, the Harvest Horse has a time limit of 16 days, while the Silver Turkey will be around for 19. You've still got plenty of time to save up the Farm Cash necessary to purchase either animal, but keep those dates in mind when you go to shop.
The first is a Harvest Horse, available to purchase for 26 Farm Cash. It is decorated with a lovely wreath of sorts, and is one of the prettiest horses we've seen released in the game to date. It can be harvested from every 3 days.
The Silver Turkey costs a bit less, at 18 Farm Cash, and takes one less day to harvest, allowing you to collect from it at a rate of every two days. While this is a lovely new turkey, that would look great in its own special reserved spot on your farm, we're sure the other Turkeys in your Turkey Roost would love the company of this new fella as well.
As of this writing, the Harvest Horse has a time limit of 16 days, while the Silver Turkey will be around for 19. You've still got plenty of time to save up the Farm Cash necessary to purchase either animal, but keep those dates in mind when you go to shop.
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